Honda has launched the facelift iteration of the City sedan in India at a starting price of Rs 11.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Compared to the previous model, a few cosmetic changes have been made to the sedan, as well as additional equipment, a new entry-level variant and new colour options have been introduced.
| Honda City | New Price | Quantum of Price Hike |
| Petrol-Powered Variants | ||
| SV (new) | Rs 11.49 lakh | – |
| V | Rs 12.37 lakh | +Rs 50,000 |
| V CVT | Rs 13.62 lakh | +Rs 35,000 |
| VX | Rs 13.49 lakh | +Rs 16,000 |
| VX CVT | Rs 14.74 lakh | +Rs 11,000 |
| ZX | Rs 14.72 lakh | +Rs 40,000 |
| ZX CVT | Rs 15.97 lakh | +Rs 35,000 |
| Hybrid (e:HEV) | ||
| V (new) | Rs 18.89 lakh | – |
| ZX | Rs 20.39 lakh | +Rs 50,000 |
- Thanks to the new entry-level variants (SV for petrol and V for the hybrid model), the petrol-powered Honda City is now Rs 38,000 more affordable than the pre-facelift model, whereas the hybrid model is Rs 1 lakh more cheaper than before.
- The diesel variants of the Honda City have now been discontinued.
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Design Changes
- Minor design changes have been made to the City’s front fascia, including a revised grille with a new pattern, more striking LED DRLs, and a new bumper.
- The side and rear profiles of the car remained largely unchanged, except for the new alloy wheels, a redone rear bumper, and a trunk-mounted rear spoiler.
- Save for the carbon fibre-like effect around the instrument panel, the interior of the City also remains the same.
- Honda has also introduced a new Obsidian Blue Pearl shade for the City.
New Features
- Honda has furnished the City facelift with a host of new features, such as wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, ambient lighting, wireless smartphone charging, and rain-sensing wipers. However, the biggest addition comes in the safety department in the form of the Honda Sensing suit, which is essentially Honda’s jargon for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). It comprises active safety features like automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and high-beam assist.
- The newly introduced V hybrid variants will also benefit from ADAS features.
- Honda has also introduced a new “Low-Speed Follow” function for the e:HEV model, which provides drivers with additional safety when following a vehicle ahead. The car also has a “Lead Car Departure Notification System” that alerts the driver when the car in front begins to move.
No Diesel Engine
Due to low demand, the diesel engine will no longer be available with the Honda City. It will continue with the 1.5-litre petrol and strong-hybrid powertrains. Here’s a look at their specifications: –
| Engine | 1.5-litre Petrol | 1.5-litre Petrol with a self-charging strong hybrid system |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Max Power | 121PS | 126PS (combined) |
| Peak Torque | 145Nm | 253Nm (combined) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual / 7-step CVT | e-CVT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 18.4kmpl | 26.5kmpl |
With these minor changes, the Honda City has become a more prominent offering against the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Volkswagen Virtus, Skoda Slavia and the upcoming next-gen Hyundai Verna.
